The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr Mohammed Saddiq, has extended his warmest congratulations to all Somerset residents who have been awarded national honours in recognition of their dedication and service.  He commented “Their outstanding dedication and exceptional contributions bring great pride to Somerset and inspire others to make a difference.”

 

Those who have been recognised include:

 

Order of the British Empire

 

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire

Ms Joanna Cynthia BERRY
Founder, Building Bridges for Peace.
For services to Peace and Reconciliation

 

Officers of the Order of the British Empire

Mr John EVANS
Lately Group Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Cornwall College Group.
For services to Further Education

Mr Keith Robert HUGHES
Lately Head of Submarine Structures, Submarine Delivery Agency.
For services to Defence

Mr Stephen Michael PEGGE
Lately Managing Director, UK Finance.
For services to Business

Dr Parag SINGHAL
Consultant Endocrinologist, Weston Area Health NHS Trust.
For services to Health Education and Black and Minority Ethnic Doctors

Mrs Jane WHITEHART
International Lead Associate Consultant, People1st International Limited.
For services to International Trade

 

Members of the Order of the British Empire

Mrs Elizabeth Julia DE THIERRY
Founder and Chair, Trauma Recovery Centre.
For services to Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Trauma Recovery

Dr Philip John HADLEY
Lately International Market Development Director, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
For services to International Trade in Agriculture

 

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire

Mr Paul Michael BUNCE
Membership Support Officer, Wiltshire, Royal British Legion.
For services to Veterans

Mr Christopher James COX
Organiser and Fundraiser, Langport Centre Somerset, British Red Cross.
For Voluntary Service

Mrs Nola Mavis FRENCH
For services to the community in Evercreech, Somerset

Mrs Julia Margaret KNIGHT
Lieutenancy Officer.
For services to the Somerset Lieutenancy

Miss Julie Ann MATTHEWS
For services to Mental Health in Somerset

Dr Harvey Charles Reginald SAMPSON
Lately Director for Strategic Development, Symphony Healthcare Service.
For services to General Practice

Mr Keith Albert TAYLOR
For services to People with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neurological Conditions

 

A link to the published Birthday Honour’s List can be found here.

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June 14, 2025

Julia Knight